Finance Manager

Company Background:

zenda is an education focussed fintech company. As a fintech partner to the school/educational institution, we aim to rebuild financial services customized to the unique needs of the sector, eventually simplifying payments for Schools / Institutions & parents alike.

Our proposition for schools is to help them to bring all their school payments in one place, by enhancing collections, follow-ups & reconciliations via automations. We help schools to go fully digital for payments along with offering flexibility to parents to pay in parts or through custom plans, while school gets its money on-time. We aim to empower -> anywhere, anytime payments.

Within 24 months of launch we are now the largest player in the UAE with close to 20% market share in the K-12 segment. We are very grateful for the trust that parents and schools have shown, & for helping to scale zenda.

zenda is backed by leading investors in the region and outside, including STV, GFC, COTU and Venturesouq.

We are expanding our teams aggressively across all functions in the UAE and are looking for talent that has the entrepreneurial mindset and the passion to create disruptive solutions.

Finance Manager

Location: DIFC, UAE

Experience Level: 4-7 Years

Compensation: Salary of AED 15-20K per month (flexible for the right candidate) + Generous ESOPs in a fast growing venture

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures to achieve organizational goals.
2. Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
3. Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and profitability.
4. Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making.
5. Stay updated with Dubai financial regulations and ensure compliance in all financial activities.
6. Prepare and submit financial reports and statements in accordance with Dubai regulatory requirements.
7. Liaise with regulatory authorities as needed.
8. Safeguard and manage investor data with utmost confidentiality and integrity.
9. Drive financial planning and budgeting processes.
10. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with overall business objectives.
11. Coordinate with external auditors and financial consultants when required.

Requirements:

1. ACCA/CFA or globally recognized qualification certification is a must
2. Experience of 5-7 years in finance/accounts is required
3. Proven work experience as a Financial Manager or similar role
4. In-depth knowledge of UAE’s financial regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting standards.
5. Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.